Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Aug 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Jig Tying

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.
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Aug 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fishing 101

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
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Aug 30
10:00am - 11:00am

Explore the Ridge Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Rising 250 to 550 feet above the surrounding delta, Crowley's Ridge is one of the most unique geologic formations on Earth. Join the park interpreter to explore the Ridge with a hike on a section of the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail. Discover how the ridge...
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Aug 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snake Sleuths

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Snakes share the trails and lake with visitors at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter (and their scaly friend) to discover the importance of snakes to the park. Become a snake detective and sleuth out facts from fiction when it comes...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages girl scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. One of the best ways to...
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages girl scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. One of the best ways to...
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